Those who have visited Greensboro earlier can't deny the fact that the city is dotted with endless number of world noteworthy attractions and sights to soak up. A part of the credit of rising the tourism and thereby uplifting the economy of the city goes to its tourist-friendly locations that compel people to leave their land and explore this mesmerizing place. From cultural sights to historic locations to recreational centers, the city is endowed with a wide spectrum of mighty locations pleasing a gamut of visitors. Hence, stop getting reluctant to visiting a new place and embrace the inner beauty of this gorgeous city.
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Greensboro Science Center
The Greensboro Science Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote science education, evoke scientific curiosity and educate people on evolution of life and the natural world. It incorporates three major attractions: an Aquarium (The Carolina SciQuarium), Zoo (Animal Discovery Zoological Park), and a Museum. You will be amazed to know that its aquarium is famed as state's first inland aquarium which is home to plethora of water-dependent animals, namely, stingrays, penguins, eels, sharks, a rare fishing cat, otters, an anaconda and variety of fish species. The zoo is home to tigers, howler monkeys, a red panda, meerkats, crocodiles, tortoises, lemurs, farm animals and a lot of other species. The museum features the exhibits of pre-historic dinosaurs, a 36 feet high Tyrannosaurus Rex model, Extreme Weather Gallery, a Herpetarium featuring live snakes, a Kids’ Alley, a laboratory, and incredible OmniSphere Theater. The Greensboro Science Center also conducts a gamut of educational programs, science workshops, field trips, and camps for students.
Address: 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina 27455, United States
Phone: 1 336.288.3769
Website: www.greensboroscience.orgOperation Hours: Opens daily (9:00 am-5:00 pm)
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park opened its gates on March 2, 1917, and it was built in the commemoration of the Battle of Guilford Court House, which was led by Major General Nathanael Greene. The site has been preserved as a National Military Park. This historic park boasts a visitor center, where yo can easily get detailed information about the battle and the park itself. The park also conducts the exhibitions and audio visual programs that transport you to the era of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.Visually-impaired visitors are facilitated with a tactile Battle Map program. The park is also marked with a bookstore offering more than 600 publications and items based on the Revolutionary War.
Address: 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27410, United States
Phone: 1 336.288.1776
Website: www.nps.gov/guco/index.htm
The Bog Garden
The Bog Garden is popular as a nature preserve cum botanical garden. It was an incredible effort of Dr. Joe Christian, who was a local physician and thought of rehabilitating the park into a wetland environment by using native plants. In 2005, the park was decked up by a 150 feet man-made waterfall to pay honor to Dr. Joe Christian. The interesting thing to know about this waterfall is that it was the first waterfall in the city. The Bog Garden is also marked with a bog and a lake. Its plantation includes indigenous vegetation, ferns, shrubs, bamboo, wild roses, and wildflowers. Native and migratory birds also call it their home. This garden is also packed with an elevated boardwalk. In 2008, a bronze statue was built to pay tribute to Dr. Joe for his altruistic efforts in developing the Bog Garden. The statue stands majestic at the entrance of the garden.
Address: 1105 Hobbs Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27410, United States
Phone: 1 336.373.4844
Website: www.greensborobeautiful.org
Greensboro Children's Museum
Greensboro Children's Museum was a dream of Jerry Hyman and opened its doors to children and their families on May 15, 1999. The Greensboro Children’s Museum was specially designed to inspire children to learn through play-way method in a safe and enthusiastic environment. Sprawling across 37,000 square feet, Greensboro Children's Museum features more than 20 permanent hands-on exhibits showcased in “Our Town” and Edible Schoolyard that are designed in a way to accentuate and flourish kid's imaginations. This endeavor will result into children's expected growth and development by engaging them into learning and exploring activities.
Address: 220 North Church Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401, United States
Phone: 1 336.574.2898
Website: www.gcmuseum.comOperation Hours: Monday (9:00 am-12:00 pm); Tuesday-Saturday (9:00 am-5:00 pm); Sunday (1:00 pm-5:00 pm)
Carolina Theater of Greensboro
The Carolina Theater, or “The Showplace of the Carolinas,” was built in 1927 as a vaudeville theater. Today, it is home to Greensboro Ballet, Greensboro Opera, Community Theater of Greensboro, and many other local groups of artists showcasing performing arts. It is also packed with special spaces on rent to conduct business meetings, seminars, weddings, and receptions. Carolina Theater of Greensboro showcases a lot of jaw-dropping concerts performed by national artists, community theater and dance shows, classic as well as independent movies with a sincere mission of "Presenting Arts, Preserving History". Besides awe-inspiring shows and performances, the theater's structure has stole the millions of hearts. The theater became the first commercial building in North Carolina to get its air conditioner installed.
Address: 310 South Greene Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401, United States
Website: www.carolinatheatre.comOperation Hours: Monday-Friday (12:00 pm-5:00 pm); remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Greensboro Historical Museum
Greensboro Historical Museum is a source of information on the history of the Piedmont area of North Carolina. The Greensboro Historical Museum educates people on the local culture of Greensboro and its vital place in the history of United States. It boasts a splendid collections documenting a dozens of nationalities whose contribution towards the country was remarkable: Germans, Native Americans, Quakers, African Americans, and Scots-Irish. The museum also showcases the archives and artifacts representing the lives of Guilford County residents.
Address: 130 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401, United States
Telephone: 336-373-2043
Website: www.greensborohistory.orgOperation Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (10:00 am-5:00 pm); Sunday (2:00 pm-5:00 pm); remains closed on Mondays
Blandwood Mansion and Gardens
Blandwood Mansion was once belonged to John Motley Morehead, who was North Carolina governor from 1841 to 1844. It boasts Italian Villa Style of architecture. It preserves the historic and architectural assets of the American community. Blandwood Mansion and Gardens boasts Architectural Salvage, the Blandwood Carriage House, Blandwood historic house museum, and a library. To promote neighborhoods and architecture amongst people, it conducts seminars, educational tours, special events, online publications, and publications.
Address: 447 West Washington Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401, United States
Phone: 1 336.272.5003
Website: www.preservationgreensboro.orgOperation Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (11:00 am-4:00 pm); Sunday (2:00 pm-5:00 pm); remains closed on Mondays
Weatherspoon Art Museum
Nestled at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, The Weatherspoon Art Museum was founded by Gregory Ivy in 1941. The museum is engaged into preserving and exhibiting modern as well as contemporary art of America to educate the visitors coming from near and far. It conducts various programs , events, and exhibitions to make people understand the nexus between the visual arts and the world around them.
Address: 500 Tate Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27412, United States
Phone: 1 336.334.5770
Website: www.weatherspoon.uncg.eduOperation Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (10:00 am-5:00 pm); Thursday (10:00 am-9:00 pm); Saturday and Sunday (1:00 pm-5:00 pm); remains closed on Mondays
International Civil Rights Center & Museum
You can swing by International Civil Rights Center & Museum to get the insights of the American civil rights movement. It was built to memorialize the courage of North Carolina A&T State College students whose efforts resulted into desegregation of the Woolworth lunch counter on February 1, 1960. The guided tours of International Civil Rights Center & Museum take you to the exhibitions, audio/video programs based on narration and composed of artifacts, pictorials, and video reenactments.
Address: 134 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States
Phone: 1 336.274.9199
Operation Hours: Monday-Saturday (10:00 am-6:00 pm); remains closed on Sundays
Greensboro Arboretum
This 17-acre garden opened its gates for visitors in 1991. The site is believed to be an amalgamation of beauty and tranquility which lures the people of all ages. It boasts the splendid collection of plethora of plants, namely, Greensboro Council of Garden Clubs Winter Garden Collection, Nursery Sequence of Bloom Collection etc. Apart from these plants collections, Greensboro Arboretum also features display gardens, you can also catch a glimpse of The Tanger Family Wedding Gazebo, The Elena Marzulla Bridge, The Blanche S. Benjamin Overlook, and The Dr. Lawrence & Alma Louise Hart Chimes.
Address: 401 Ashland Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina 27403, United States
Phone: 1 336.373.4334
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